Chapter 748: The Mouse Plays with the Cat
Just as Yang Haoran had guessed, the set of formation flags was undamaged and could still be used normally.
As he recalled the hidden formation flags, the restrictive barrier in the area vanished.
Yang Haoran put away the entire set of flags, then appeared beside Xu Meijing.
“The battlefield has been cleared. I’ll tear open space and take you out of here now. ”
Yang Haoran said to Xu Meijing. As his words fell, he immediately waved his hand, tearing open the space beside them. A spatial rift slowly began to form.
But precisely at that moment, a powerful energy fluctuation suddenly appeared. A large black hand descended from the sky, directly swatting towards the spatial rift that had yet to fully form.
“Look out! ”
Xu Meijing’s tightly shut eyes snapped open, and she hastily cried out a warning to Yang Haoran.
His reaction speed was exceptionally swift. When Xu Meijing warned him, he had already sensed that something was amiss, thus reacting instantly.
Boom! ! !
The massive hand struck the area where the spatial rift was forming. With a deafening roar, space itself trembled. The spatial rift, not yet fully formed, could not withstand such violent power. It twisted for a moment before disappearing.
Yang Haoran looked at the spot where the spatial rift had been. A colossal palm print had been blasted into the ground there!
Had he not reacted in time, both he and Xu Meijing would have undoubtedly been brutally slammed into the earth by that suddenly appearing hand.
It was fortunate that he hadn't dragged Xu Meijing directly into the spatial rift. If he had, their bodies might have already been torn apart by the distorted space. Even if their fate hadn't been so tragic, severe injuries would have been inevitable.
Forcibly performing teleportation in unstable space was extremely dangerous. A slight misstep could lead to irreversible doom. Unless one possessed immense strength or some special means, the outcome was usually far from pleasant.
Yang Haoran naturally understood the stakes involved. Therefore, in that situation just now, his first action wasn't to rush into the spatial rift with Xu Meijing, but rather to dodge to the side with her. This was the most sensible and safest approach.
After a glance at the enormous palm print in the ground, Yang Haoran’s face grew grim. His gaze fixed on a certain direction, and a figure entered his line of sight.
It was a man who appeared to be in his thirties, enveloped in dense Yin Qi. He was looking at Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing with a smile.
However, his smile held not a shred of warmth or goodwill. What emanated from it was disdainful mockery and icy killing intent.
From this alone, it was clear that the arrival boded ill!
“This person is very strong. Do not clash with him head-on. Find a way to shake him off first. ”
Xu Meijing leaned limply against Yang Haoran, reminding him in a low voice. Her voice at this moment clearly conveyed a sense of weakness. Towards the end, she let out a muffled groan, and the pain on her face intensified, indicating that the backlash she had suffered earlier indeed had a significant impact on her.
In truth, Yang Haoran didn't need Xu Meijing's warning. He had already sensed that this person was not someone to be trifled with. Both the power fluctuations emanating from him and that single palm strike demonstrated his terrifying strength.
Moreover, and most crucially, this person was wreathed in Yin Qi, and the power fluctuations he emitted were actually Communication Power! In other words, this man, with the cold smile on his face, was a Spirit Medium!
Encountering a Spirit Medium, and a powerful one at that, at this particular moment, was absolutely not good news for Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, two Underworld agents.
To be precise, given their current situation, there was likely nothing worse than this.
Yang Haoran’s gaze remained fixed on the man’s every move, not daring to relax in the slightest. Hearing Xu Meijing's warning, he nodded imperceptibly.
Tearing space to leave here was clearly unrealistic now, as their opponent would simply not give them the chance. The previous incident was a clear example.
If they couldn't leave by tearing space, they would have to find another way to shake him off.
With a decision made, Yang Haoran wasted no time. Cradling Xu Meijing, he shot towards the depths of the mountain.
At this moment, his Spirit Power had recovered to a certain extent, but it was still a considerable distance from its peak. Coupled with some physical injuries, his speed was significantly lower compared to his usual peak.
Though not comparable to his peak, his speed was still generally fast. Enveloped by a large amount of Spirit Power, he and Xu Meijing shot forth like arrows released from a bow.
The man watched this scene, not showing the slightest urgency on his face. Instead, his cold sneer deepened a few shades. His gaze was tinged with teasing amusement as he flickered and vanished from his spot, giving chase to Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing.
His speed was far greater than Yang Haoran’s. In the blink of an eye, he appeared behind Yang Haoran.
Such incredible speed startled both Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing. Neither had expected their opponent to be so fast.
“In the past, you Underworld agents were always chasing down us Spirit Mediums across the world. Today, the sun has truly risen from the west. But this feeling is really exhilarating; I can finally experience the thrill you Underworld agents feel when you hunt us Spirit Mediums. ”
The man’s cold laughter echoed from behind. After catching up to Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, he didn't immediately attack them. Instead, he coolly uttered these words.
He seemed to relish the process, enjoying this game of cat and mouse—or rather, mouse playing with cat.
Neither Yang Haoran nor Xu Meijing were fools. They naturally saw that their opponent was deliberately toying with them, which was why he hadn't immediately attacked.
Although this behavior was highly insulting, it was also a good thing for them, granting them a moment to catch their breath.
“I thought today’s affairs had finally concluded. I didn’t expect a venomous snake to still be lurking in the shadows. ”
Yang Haoran didn't turn back. He replied to the man behind him while his mind raced, contemplating other escape strategies.
He could feel that Xu Meijing’s condition was quite grim at the moment. If he didn't quickly find a way to shake off the man behind them, Xu Meijing might not only fail to successfully open her Earth Soul, but the backlash she suffered would also become even more severe.
Although he feigned composure, he was secretly anxious about the situation and equally infuriated by the sudden appearance of this Spirit Medium.
This trip to assist the Zhang Family could be described as fraught with unexpected complications. Just as the entire affair was about to conclude, a Spirit Medium unexpectedly appeared at this final juncture. Furthermore, this Spirit Medium was terrifyingly powerful, and Xu Meijing was on the verge of a breakthrough while also suffering from backlash. This truly made the situation incredibly troublesome.
If he couldn't find a way to shake off the Spirit Medium behind them, their situation today would be dire. They might very well perish together.
While Yang Haoran dared to face death, it didn’t mean he wanted to die. He still had many dreams unfulfilled, many tomorrows to walk. To die so easily would truly be a pity.
Moreover, he believed Xu Meijing similarly didn't want to die so ignominiously. She was on the cusp of successfully opening her Earth Soul, on the verge of a significant leap in power. If she were to lose her life at this moment, she would surely resent it!
Therefore, for his own sake and Xu Meijing’s, he absolutely had to find a way to shake off the Spirit Medium behind them!
As Yang Haoran’s words fell, the Spirit Medium behind him immediately responded.
“That there’s a powerful ghostly entity suppressed beneath the Zhang Family’s Town Soul Tower is no secret in Ancheng. I came here today intending to break open the Town Soul Tower and take away the ghostly entity beneath it, but I didn’t expect to arrive too late. Upon arriving, I found this place covered by a grand array. Before I could even figure out what was going on, the restrictive barrier vanished, and you two Underworld agents wanted to leave. ”
“While I don’t know what happened here before I arrived, I haven’t found the Town Soul Tower nor sensed the ghostly entity since I got here. I presume this matter must concern the two of you. Thus, I could only take it out on you two Underworld agents. Once I capture you two, the doubts in my mind will naturally be resolved. ”
The man spoke with a laugh, not at all rushed to strike. Hearing his words, Yang Haoran couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret.
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